Used MRI Systems

ROS' knowledgeable sales and project management team will work with you from the onset to ensure your refurbished MRI exceeds your expectations. From equipment selection, to post installation parts and maintenance support, we give you the peace-of-mind you deserve to implement your project.

Buying a used MRI

Buying an MRI takes careful planning in order to effectively implement a successful project. There are four main factors to consider when deciding to purchase a new or used MRI scanner.

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Clinical Objectives

Site Planning

Project Timeline

Budget

Identifying each of the four factors in advance will go a long way to ensuring your project is a success. Our goal at ROS is to provide you with guidance in selecting the optimal MRI that meets your goals as defined by the four factors.

Clinical Objectives

Clinical Objectives

Today, MRI is the modality of choice for a number of neurological and musculoskeletal applications. MRI is supplementing existing techniques, such as vascular and cardiac imaging, while in others it is used to image physiologic processes that are invisible to any other imaging modality. MRI scanners are growing increasingly complex. As the technology develops, capabilities that were once available only to researchers are becoming routine in clinical applications. As a result, buyers now have more decisions to make when selecting a scanner than ever before. It is no longer simply a choice of field strength or whether to opt for an open or closed system. You must know what type of studies you plan to perform and which MRI capabilities you need in order to optimize your results for each study.

Site Planning

Site Planning

With regards to MRI, the site planning step is quite possibly the most important step in implementing a new or refurbished system. With the sensitivity of the magnetic field to ferro-magnetic materials, one must analyze every possible angle around the field. From chillers to soil samples, understanding the impact will greatly increase the chance of a successful implementation. See our MRI site planning checklist below for a more detailed list of items to consider when planning for an installation. MRI Site Planning Checklist

Project Timeline

Project Timeline

When establishing your project timeline, be aware of the key milestones to maintain your project completion date. Key milestones include: site plan, equipment selection, availability of equipment, refurbishment work, room renovation requirements, installation time and clinical applications training. Most of these milestones are interrelated and a delay in any of them will impact the completion of your project. Make sure to build in flexibility, but also make sure you have a team that is committed to ensuring the completion of your project within your timeframe.

Budget

Budget

Buying a refurbished MRI system already reduces your budget requirements. After considering your clinical goals and your timeline, you should develop a budget for your equipment acquisition. The prices vary greatly depending on the age of equipment, technology and manufacturer. Be sure to allocate for other products and services you will require to operate your practice such as patient positioning devices, consumables, equipment commissions, and staff training.

Choosing the MRI that fits your clinical and budgetary needs

Click on the links below to see specifications for various MRI systems.

ROS has the Experience to Complete your MRI Project Successfully

Over the past 20 years ROS has successfully completed many MRI installations, ranging in scope of project and type of magnet. Our breadth and experience can prove to be invaluable when planning your next MRI project. We are vendor neutral and will work with you to find a system that maximizes your budget dollars while providing you with maximum technology. Consult one of our knowledgeable experts today to learn how we can help make sure your next MRI project is a success.

At the core of your project is the magnet selection. We will guide you through the pros and cons of various manufacturers while working within your project constraints.

MRI Site Planning Checklist

The following list summarizes the most important topics to be considered in designating an MR imaging facility. The list of functional areas can be used as the basis for estimating the area necessary once the functional requirements of a particular site are known.

Protecting Surrounding Environment from Magnetic Fieldso A 3-D survey of magnetically sensitive devices and equipmento Tolerable distances from the center of the magnet will depend on magnet field strength and shielding design

Radiofrequency Shieldingo Design appropriate RF shielding based on a site survey according to the OEM specificationso Avoid light dimmers and fluorescent lighting ballasts within the magnet room

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